The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Wang Jie and Li Ji had the confidence not to confess, with Li Dongyang's support behind them. Now that Li Dongyang had written a letter asking them to confess, the two dared not hide it.

After reading the letter, Dai Shan's face changed drastically, and he was about to enter the palace to report to Emperor Hongzhi.

Yan Chengjin said: "Sir, please wait a moment. The case is not clear yet, and Sir Li's suspicion has not been ruled out."

Hearing that this kid even suspected him, Dai Shan said unhappily: "I believe Brother Xiya. These two have confessed and have nothing to do with Brother Xiya. Why don't you even believe your own teacher?"

"I just want to get to the bottom of the case."

Dai Shan sorted out the letter and the charges, and hurried to the palace to see the emperor.

A quarter of an hour later, in the warm room,

"Wang Jie, the lieutenant general of Xuanfu, is the nephew of Li Qing's family?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Li Dongyang in surprise.

"I wanted to ask the Censorate to investigate, but I didn't expect to alarm Your Majesty. Wang Jie is the son of my elder brother Li Dongren. After marrying into the Wang family, Wang Jie changed his surname." Li Dongyang explained it clearly in one breath.

A small case turned into a big case, and even the cabinet ministers were involved.

Guessing that His Majesty was worried, Dai Shan continued: "According to Wang Jie and the other two, this case has nothing to do with Li Gong. Your Majesty, please rest assured. This time the case was solved thanks to Yan Chengjin. Strangely enough, Yan Chengjin actually knew that Li Gong and Wang Jie were uncle and nephew."

"This guy checked the household register of my and Wang Jie's hometown." Li Dongyang said.

Yan Chengjin made great contributions to the resettlement of refugees in Shuntian Prefecture, and this guy didn't ask him for it. Emperor Hongzhi asked: "Is there any vacancy in the Censorate?"

Is this to promote Yan Chengjin?

"Yes! Since Yan Kesong was transferred to the deputy general of Ningxia, the position of Right Censor-in-Chief has been vacant." Dai Shan was delighted.

According to the Ming officialdom, civil officials and military officials can only hold one position.

If he is transferred to a military officer, he must give up his position as a civil official.

Liu Jian felt something was wrong: "Your Majesty, Yan Chengjin has only been promoted to the position of censor for half a year..."

"Who can settle the 30,000 refugees in Shuntian Prefecture? Let's summon Yan Chengjin."

His Majesty has made up his mind, and Liu Jian knows it is difficult to change. Although Yan Chengjin is old, he is cautious and thoughtful, which is not equal to his age. That's why your Majesty trusts him.

In the Duchayuan duty room,

Yan Chengjin is writing an impeachment memorial to impeach Xu Ren, the general of Xuanfu, and his father just takes his place.

This time he has made a contribution to solving the case, what if your Majesty does not give him an official title.

This memorial is just to remind him that the position of Right Censor-in-Chief is vacant. It is vacant anyway. I am young and strong. Your Majesty, do you think it is okay...

"Sir Yan, the East Warm Pavilion is here to summon you!"

Give the eunuch two taels of silver. After finding out that your Majesty just asked about the position of the Censorate, Yan Chengjin knew that there was a 70% chance of promotion.

Arriving at the East Warm Pavilion, Yan Chengjin saluted and said, "Your Majesty, your servant Yan Chengjin."

"I heard that it was your contribution to solving the military pay case. What reward do you want?" Emperor Hongzhi asked casually.

When rewarding other ministers, he was calm and unhurried.

Only when rewarding this kid, he was uneasy. The number of death-free gold medals in the palace last time was seen by this kid. Would he ask for another death-free gold medal?

Emperor Hongzhi forced himself to calm down and asked, "Why haven't you spoken for so long?"

Yan Chengjin thought carefully and said in a mellow and non-irritating voice: "I want to be promoted."

Emperor Hongzhi and Li Dongyang actually felt relieved.

Dai Shan said, "The Right Assistant Censor of the Censorate is vacant, why not let Yan Chengjin..."

This is just what His Majesty wants.

"Yan Qing's family has made contributions to the resettlement of refugees and the crackdown on the Xuanfu military pay case. I will promote you to the Right Assistant Censor, and increase your salary by 50 stones." Emperor Hongzhi smiled happily.

"I thank your Majesty for your grace!" Yan Chengjin took out a booklet from his arms: "Your Majesty, since you are here, I will impeach him as well."

Xiao Jing hurriedly presented Yan Chengjin's memorial. Emperor Hongzhi opened it and saw that it was impeaching Xu Ren, the general of Xuanfu.

"Xu Ren is guilty of failing to supervise the government, but there are no good generals in the court at present, so I will not hold him accountable for the time being."

"Your Majesty, my father is a buried general. If he is sent to Xuanfu, he will be able to give full play to his talents and discipline the soldiers of Xuanfu."

Ningxia is too safe. If my father does not move his position, he will not have military merit.

It is better to go to Xuanfu.

Xuanfu is the head of the nine frontiers of the Ming Dynasty. Once the Tatars break Xuanfu, they can go directly to the capital, so it is very important.

In the nine frontiers, the generals are also divided into high and low. Although they are all gatekeepers, the general of Xuanfu is similar to the role of the security captain.

"This matter still needs to be discussed with the Ministry of War, and it cannot be finalized." Li Dongyang said.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "There are still vacancies in the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites. Next year will be the autumn examination. How can the positions be vacant?"

Yan Chengjin bowed his head slightly.

Before the election began, he already knew the answer.

Ma Wensheng was promoted to the Minister of Personnel, and Zhang was promoted to the Minister of Rites.

This time, the election of the Heavenly Officials was extremely fierce.

Two censors were imprisoned, and Li Dongyang and the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites turned against each other.

In addition to Ma Wensheng, the person vying for the position of the Minister of Personnel was also the current Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Ao, the former Zhan Shi of the Zhanshi Mansion, who had taught Zhu Houzhao and was the teacher of the crown prince.

There was a very powerful person vying for the position of the Minister of Rites, the current Left Vice Minister of Rites, Jiao Fang!

I didn't intend to participate in the big fight, but it was an opportunity for my dad!

After Ma Wensheng was promoted to the Minister of Personnel, the position of the Minister of War was vacant. According to historical records, Liu Daxia took over his position.

At the same time, Qin Hong will be promoted to the Three Borders General.

If Qin Hong is promoted to the Minister of War, the Three Borders General will be vacant, and my dad's career ceiling will be opened again.

"I can only impeach Liu Daxia."

If we are lucky, we can still bring Cheng Minzheng back, Yan Chengjin thought to himself.

"Your Majesty, Cheng Minzheng has made great contributions to educating refugees in Liangxiang, and he has built a library to benefit scholars all over the world. Do you think it is not the case..." For the sake of caution, Yan Chengjin left the words halfway.

A gleam of light flashed in the depths of Emperor Hongzhi's eyes, and he said lightly: "Cheng Minzheng retired because of selling questions. Now the talent selection ceremony is coming again, and he cannot be used. Who does the cabinet think is more qualified for the position of Tianguan in the Ministry of Personnel, Ma Wensheng or Wang Ao?"

Liu Jian said bluntly: "I think it is more appropriate for Ma Wensheng to be in the Ministry of War and for Wang Ao to be promoted to the Minister of Personnel."

Li Dongyang said: "I think Ma Wensheng is more suitable."

"I also think that Lord Ma is more suitable." Yan Chengjin stepped forward. If Ma Wensheng is promoted, the position of the Ministry of War will be vacant.

If he doesn't move, my father will have to sit on the bench for another ten years...

"I'll think about it."

Emperor Hongzhi ordered everyone to disperse.

Coming out of Fengtian Hall,

Dai Shan deliberately fell behind a few steps: "I know that Li Dongyang is your teacher, and you don't have to speak for him in the court. If you get involved in the dispute between the officials in the Ministry of Personnel, you will suffer."

If Wang Ao wants to find someone, he will find Li Dongyang. What does it have to do with me?

Back in the Censorate, Yan Chengjin saw Wensen and Zhang Jin writing impeachment memorials.

"Are you two going to impeach Lord Ma of the Ministry of War?"

"That's right, Chengjin, you will write it?" Wensen looked at him expectantly.

Ma Wensheng is a good official, and impeaching him will be scolded for five hundred years...

Although he is not a person who values ​​reputation, Yan Chengjin postponed and said: "The minister said that the Censorate will not get involved in the election of the Ministry of Personnel."

Impeach, I have long known that you don't like me.

According to historical records, the two censors who were imprisoned were named Wensen and Zhang Jin. I wonder if they are the same guys.

Once this memorial is submitted, the Censorate will probably recruit again.

"Humph! How can you be so cautious if you are responsible for important matters?" Wensen said coldly.

For the sake of caution, Yan Chengjin went on duty with Wang Yue.

The next morning,

the Censorate was as quiet as usual. Yan Chengjin was looking through historical materials and books. The Censorate had its own book room, which stored all kinds of case files.

Although I checked the historical materials for half a year in the mansion when I traveled through time.

But the files I can see are limited, not as complete as those in the Censorate.

"When Emperor Chenghua ordered people to check the "Zheng He's Voyage", Liu Daxia burned it. This is a rumor in later historical materials. I don't know if there are any files in the Censorate." Yan Chengjin flipped through the books related to Liu Daxia.

Ma Wensheng's promotion to the Minister of Personnel is a foregone conclusion, and the Minister of War will be vacant at that time.

There is not much time left, so we must prepare early.

At this moment, the Jinyiwei suddenly rushed into the duty room and took Vincent and Zhang Jin away.

"Why did you arrest us two?"

"We are naturally following the order of His Majesty."

After a while, Yan Chengjin heard that Emperor Hongzhi had issued an edict to promote the Minister of War Ma Wensheng to the Ministry of Personnel.

Next, His Majesty will appoint the Minister of War and the Minister of Rites.

It is a bit risky to impeach Liu Daxia directly. For the sake of caution, Yan Chengjin decided to get up and go to Li's house first after leaving his duty.

He met Ma Wensheng at the dismounting monument.

"Congratulations to Mr. Ma on his promotion."

Ma Wensheng turned around and it turned out to be the cautious censor of the Censorate. He smiled and said, "Tomorrow at your house, I will have a family dinner. Will you come?"